Sorry does a doctor always lower his fee just because it is a child he/she is treating? A contract is a contract and in a free somewhat capitalistic society teachers are allowed to negotiate...welcome to America. I am sure all the teachers spend their holidays in San Tropez because they have such extravagant salaries.

Again the article is not about the union or it's actions, keep trying to triangulate all you want. Brand is accountable for his actions. And good for the union and other people for calling out the actions of the board.